In her latest webshow, Katie Couric talks with Vicki Abeles, director of the documentary "Race to Nowhere," about the high levels of stress and fatigue in U.S. high schools and how bettering schools could improve the lives of teens and young adults.
During their conversation, Katie and Vicki discuss the role academic pressure and global competitiveness play in shaping the overall lives of today's American students. They also delve into the extreme pressures facing young people, including the often extreme measures these students take to face these challenges, including one 13-year-old who committed suicide after failing a test. Vicki's film spends time examining the amount of homework given to schoolchildren and talks to Katie about how her documentary is inspiring schools to take a look at levels of homework.
Link to full show: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/
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